It's that time of year again – when nearly everyone has one or two resolutions about either losing some weight or getting in better shape. Yet for many women, cardio exercise has been the “default” setting at the gym and in fitness ads...
You may have heard of the “holiday heart attack” or how dangerous it can be to shovel snow, and every year it seems like more than one unfortunate soul lands on the news (or in the ER) by succumbing to bad luck, bad health, and...
I get it. You’re tired, you just ate a mountain of cookies, you spent a week away, now you’re looking uphill at the New Year and, like me, you are looking for inspiration and low-cost solutions. Try these: Set lofty, measurable, and attainable health and...
As 2017 ends, we wanted to remind you to please consider making a donation to one or more of our community partners, or other vital groups that strive to improve the lives and health of people in our Central Indiana communities. This is who we...
By Kaitlynn Austin, PT, DPT November and December are typically a very busy time for most people: celebrating the holidays, shopping, eating, spending time with friends and family, and traveling. The days become shorter, the nights are longer, and the weather colder. This can leave little...
By Sam in Fishers During a familiar 2-mile trail run, I felt a sharp pain in my side and assumed it was a cramp. Being an unfortunately somewhat-stereotypical runner, I finished my run and ignored the pain...
By Lisa Piropato, PT, DPT, ATC It is cold weather outside! Prevention of cold-related injuries is very important for those who love to exercise outdoors all year around! Common cold-related injuries Frostbite is direct freezing to tissues when the skin temperature drops below -0.5 degrees C. Most commonly...
By Kaitlynn Austin, PT, DPT ¾ cup strong coffee or espresso 1 cup almond milk (or any kind of milk) 1 Tbsp pumpkin puree (avoid pumpkin pie mix, as this has additional preservatives/sweeteners. Canned puree is ok to use.) ½ Tbsp maple syrup ½ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼...
One of Punam Hills's favorites! 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1/4 cup butter 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups Cinnamon Chex cereal 2 cups Honey Nut Chex cereal 8 oz pecans In small bowl, mix brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice; set aside. In small microwave-safe dish, microwave butter...
By: Todd Tech, PT, MPT If you suffer from low back pain, you should know if you have a movement preference! A movement preference, or sometimes referred to a directional preference, can be an important component to your treatment, and can help guide the type of...
